MARYLAND WEAR AND CARRY PERMIT
Maryland Wear and Carry
The Maryland Wear and Carry Permit Class is a 16 hour course that is taught over two 8 hour days including live fire qualification. Students will fire a total of 25 rounds at 3, 5, 7 and 15 yards at a standard B-27 target. To pass students must score 70%. The live fire qualification will be done at a local firearm range the morning of day 2. Students must have their own transportation and meet at the range. For an 1st time permit students must sign up for a Day 1 Wear and Carry Permit Class/Renewal followed by a Day 2 Wear and Carry Class in order to complete the course of training so they can submit their application to the Maryland State Police. Taking this class does not guarantee that you will be granted a Wear and Carry Permit by the Maryland State Police. Due to the Maryland General Assembly passing HB 824 and it being singed into law by the Governor, as of October 1st 2023 the initial application fee is $125.00. Those that are renewing their license the fee if $75.00.
You do not need an HQL to take this class. As a matter of fact, if you do not have one you can apply for one after being approved and having received your permit in the mail from the Maryland State Police for free. We will show you how.
Once you receive your Maryland Wear and Carry Permit you can apply for a Pennsylvania non-resident and a Florida non-resident concealed carry permit without any additional training classes. Just supply the proper documentation and pay the application fee. The Pennsylvania permit fee is $25.00 and can be done on line just like the Maryland Wear and Carry Permit application BUT the concealed carry permit must be picked up in person. The Florida non-resident permit fee is $55.00. As part of the applying for the permit you must provide ink fingerprints done by a law enforcement agency. For those wishing to get the Florida permit I can point you in the right direction to get your ink fingerprints done. Your permit will be mailed to you via USPS.
Who Can Apply:
- An applicant between 18 and 21 years of age may only be issued a wear and carry permit to possess a regulated firearm required for employment. - P.S. 5-133 (d)(2)(v)
- Has not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor for which a sentence of imprisonment for more than one year has been imposed; or convicted of a criminal offense for which you could have been sentenced to more than 2 years incarceration.
- Has not been convicted of a crime involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance;
- Is not presently an alcoholic, addict, or habitual user of a controlled dangerous substance unless under legitimate medical direction;
- Based on an investigation, has not exhibited a propensity for violence or instability that may reasonably render the person’s possession of a handgun a danger to the person or others;
- As of October 1, 2013, has successfully completed the Maryland State Police approved firearms training course within 2 years prior to submitting the original or renewal application.
Thanks to the Supreme Court ruling in the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, Maryland is now a shall issue state.
Additional documentation required to be provided with the Wear and Carry Application
- Color passport-size photograph
- Electronic fingerprint transmission receipt
- Certificate of Handgun Training or documentation of exemption
The Day 1 Wear and Carry Permit Class is $150.00
Additional Fees/Costs Not Covered:
- Live Scan Fingerprints, a list of all locations in Maryland will be provided
- Application fee of $75 to be paid to the Maryland State Police
- Ammunition (firearms are available free of charge)
Registration for the Maryland Wear and Carry Classes closes 24 hours in advance of the class. If you need to register less then 24 hours in advance send an email to
ed@fcfirearmstraining.com.
The Maryland Wear and Carry Permit Class is $150.00 per day
The Day 1 of the Wear and Carry Permit & Permit Renewal Class is all classroom instruction. Topics covered will be State firearms laws, handgun safety, proper stance, grip, sight alignment and handgun mechanism and operation. Time on Day 2 will be a combination firearm range and classroom. The morning of Day 2 student will meet at firearm range to do the live fire shooting qualification. After the shooting qualification student will return to the classroom (must have their own transpiration). We will then cover various topics like handgun ammunition, home firearm safety, handgun, gear and gadgets and the use of lethal force and its aftermath. Students will then use the firearm simulation range to practice drawing from a holster and shooting targets as well as interacting with over 100 real life shoot/no shoot video scenarios.
Who Can Apply:
- An applicant between 18 and 21 years of age may only be issued a wear and carry permit to possess a regulated firearm required for employment. -P.S. 5-133 (d)(2)(v)
- Has not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor for which a sentence of imprisonment for more than one year has been imposed; or convicted of a criminal offense for which you could have been sentenced to more than 2 years incarceration.
- Has not been convicted of a crime involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance;
- Is not presently an alcoholic, addict, or habitual user of a controlled dangerous substance unless under legitimate medical direction;
- Based on an investigation, has not exhibited a propensity for violence or instability that may reasonably render the person’s possession of a handgun a danger to the person or others;
- Has a good and substantial reason to wear, carry, or transport a handgun, such as finding that the permit is necessary as a reasonable precaution against danger.
- As of October 1, 2013, has successfully completed the Maryland State Police approved firearms training coursewithin 2 years prior to submitting the original or renewal application.
Thanks to the United States Supreme Court ruling in the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, Maryland is now a shall issue state
Additional documentation required to be provided with the Wear and Carry Application
- Color passport-size photograph
- Electronic fingerprint transmission receipt
- Certificate of Handgun Training or documentation of exemption
Additional Fees Not Covered:
- Live Scan fingerprints, a list of all location in Maryland will be provided
- Application fee of $75 to be paid to the Maryland State Police
- Ammunition (firearms are available at no charge)
Registration for the Maryland Wear and Carry Classes closes 24 hours in advance of the class. If you need to register less than 24 hours in advance send an email to
ed@fcfirearmstraining.com.